Immigration Compliance Administrator

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The opportunity

As an international destination for many of the world’s creative and talented students it is vital we meet our legal requirements on all matters related to immigration. To support this, we are seeking an Immigration Compliance Administrator with an understanding of UK immigration to join our small and busy immigration compliance team. If you enjoy working in a busy environment where process, policy and compliance are key, this an excellent opportunity to further expand your skills, knowledge, and expertise.    

As an Immigration Compliance Administrator, you will be a key point of contact for immigration compliance matters, offering guidance and administrative support for Academic Enterprise – a successful and growing department covering UAL Short Courses Ltd, Academic Enterprise International (English language preparation courses and Study Abroad) and UAL Arts Temps Ltd which is recruitment service finding employment for UAL students and graduates. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive immigration related administrative processes across different Academic Enterprise departments, ensuring that all immigration compliance activity is undertaken in accordance with internal procedures and adhering to the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) compliance requirements.   

You will work collaboratively with administrative colleagues across Academic Enterprise and with the Immigration Compliance Operations Manager to ensure that effective and efficient immigration compliance processes are in place, in line with the University policy, guidance, and procedures. 

About you

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual with effective and strong communication and IT skills.  

This is a fast-paced role, and you will be comfortable in balancing competing priorities across multiple tasks. You will have experience in working collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups and building and maintaining positive relationships. While previous experience and understanding of the UK’s immigration system, and current UKVI policy relating to international students is required, you will be given everything you need to develop this expertise and use it in this role.  

Please apply early as the application closing date maybe held earlier should sufficient applications be received.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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